No mythological show is without controversy. The 2008 series faced criticism for:
The is a grand retelling of the ancient Indian epic, produced by Sagar Arts —the same production house behind the legendary 1987 version. Premiering on NDTV Imagine on January 21, 2008, the series spanned 300 episodes and concluded on June 26, 2009.
In the realm of Indian television, the epic tale of Ramayana has been retold countless times. While Ramanand Sagar’s 1987 version remains the gold standard for many, a new generation was introduced to the saga of Maryada Purushottam Ram through the 2008 television series, simply titled .
The series consists of , meticulously detailing the life of Lord Rama. Unlike shorter adaptations, this series took the time to explore sub-plots and character motivations often glossed over in film. The narrative is generally divided into several key Kands (chapters):